# Jassem Al-Kharafi

_Kuwaiti National Assembly member_

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> Jassem Al-Kharafi, was a Kuwaiti oligarch who was the speaker of the Kuwaiti National Assembly from 1999 to 2011. In his capacity as Speaker in 2006, Al-Kharafi played a critical role in the ascension of Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah to the emirship of Kuwait by coordinating a no-confidence vote of the incumbent emir, Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah. During the reign of Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, his family conglomerate, M.A. Kharafi & Sons, dominated several sectors of the Kuwaiti economy, including construction, telecommunications and investment.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 1940 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6164155#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Kuwait City ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6164155#P19))
- **Died:** 21 May 2015 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6164155#P570))
- **Citizenship:** Kuwait ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6164155#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; businessperson ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6164155#P106))
- **Education:** Victoria College ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6164155#P69))
- **Positions held:** Speaker of the National Assembly (1999–2012); Member of the National Assembly of Kuwait ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6164155#P39))

## Questions

**When was Jassem Al-Kharafi born?**  
Jassem Al-Kharafi was born on 1940 in Kuwait City.

**What positions has Jassem Al-Kharafi held?**  
Positions held by Jassem Al-Kharafi include: Speaker of the National Assembly (1999–2012); Member of the National Assembly of Kuwait.

**Where did Jassem Al-Kharafi study?**  
Jassem Al-Kharafi was educated at Victoria College.

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## Sources

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